ECO mode Mercury Grand Marquis 2010 s Owner's Guide

TRANSMISSION
The police vehicle has a unique high-performance powertrain including
transmission and an aluminum driveshaft, which is designed for
maximum vehicle performance. Due to the nature of this powertrain,
some powertrain noise may be present.
Driving in the overdrive cancel mode for prolonged periods at high speeds
will deteriorate performance and may cause extensive engine damage.
Crown Victoria police vehicles are designed to operate in the
(Overdrive) gear selector position while in pursuit. Optimum performance
will be obtained in
(Overdrive). Operation in the overdrive cancel
mode should only be used in situations noted in this publication.
WARNING:Under no circumstances should the aluminum
driveshaft be replaced with a steel driveshaft. Doing so will
adversely affect vehicle operation which could lead to personal injury.
POWERTRAIN OVERSPEED PROTECTION
The powertrain control module (PCM) includes logic to electronically
prevent powertrain overspeed in any transmission selector position.
IDLE METER
Your vehicle may be equipped with an idle meter to indicate how much
time the vehicle is idling in P (Park) or N (Neutral). The meter is
incorporated with the vehicle odometer. Pressing the odometer-reset
button once will display the trip odometer (miles followed by aTfor
trip odometer). Pressing the odometer-reset button a second time will
display the idle meter (hours followed by anhfor hours). The idle
meter only accumulates time when the vehicle is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Displayed time is cumulative for the vehicle. It cannot be reset
to zero.
Police/Fleet vehicles often experience long periods of idling, during
which engine oil will continue to break down but mileage is not
accumulated on the odometer.
To assist fleet managers in maintaining proper oil change intervals, the
idle meter will help determine when an oil change is required. For every
hour that the vehicle idles, it has accumulated the equivalent of
approximately 33 miles (53 km) of driving. Using the combination of the
vehicle odometer and idle meter allows the fleet manager to better
determine when the oil needs to be changed.
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charger designed for commercial use such as the Rotunda GR-1. Never
let a fully discharged battery remain discharged for a long period of time.
Extended storage in a discharge state can cause irrecoverable damage to
the internal components or cracking of the container. As a battery
approaches a discharged state it becomes easier for the electrolyte to
freeze. If it freezes and expands it may crack the battery case.
Alternator - police
The high-output alternator provides 200 amperes of current to support
the high power requirements of modern police equipment. Output at idle
is approximately 130 amperes. Current demand by both the vehicle and
all energized police equipment in excess of this amount during vehicle
idling will place the electrical system into a discharge condition.
Electrical power management systems should be applied if necessary to
avoid discharging the battery.
Power distribution connector
Power for aftermarket equipment can be obtained from the power
distribution connector located under the glove compartment. This
connector contains several fused power feeds and inputs available for the
addition of accessories. The following tables show the circuits available
for equipment.
Police
Pin Function Gauge Color
1 5A Start 18 Red/Black
2 Vehicle speed signal 18 Gray/Black
3 Battery saver 18 Dark green/Light green
4 20A Battery 14 Light green
5 15A Battery 18 Orange/Light green
6 50A Battery 10 Tan/Yellow
7 20A Run/Acc 14 Pink
8 20A Battery 14 Light Blue/White
9 20A Run/Acc 14 Tan
10 Hazard out 18 Black/Yellow
11 50A Battery 10 Red/White
12 Hazard In 18 Gray/White
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TPMS reset tips:
•To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle, TPMS
reset should be performed at least three feet (one meter) away from
another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset
procedure at the same time.
•Do not wait more than two (2) minutes between resetting each tire
sensor or the system will timeout and the entire procedure will have
to be repeated on all four wheels.
•A double horn chirp indicates the need to repeat the procedure.
TPMS reset procedure
Note:It is recommended that you read the entire procedure before
attempting.
Note:To enter the reset mode, Steps 1–6 MUST be completed within
60 seconds.
1. Place the ignition in the off position and keep the key in the ignition.
2. Press and release the brake
pedal.
3. Cycle the ignition from off to on
three (3) times ending in the on
position—DO NOTstart the engine.
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4. Press and hold the brake pedal
for two (2) seconds, then release.
5. Turn the ignition to off—DO
NOTremove the key.
6. Cycle the ignition from off to on three (3) times ending in on—DO
NOTstart the engine.
If the reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will sound
once, and the TPMS indicator
will flash.
If after repeated attempts to enter the reset mode, the horn does not
sound, and the TPMS indicator
does not flash, seek service from
your authorized dealer.
7. Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS reset
sequence starting with theleft front tirein the following clockwise
order:
1. Left front tire (Front driver’s side)
2. Right front tire (Front passenger’s side)
3. Right rear tire (Rear passenger’s side)
4. Left rear tire (Rear driver’s side)
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Is there a problem with transporting a front seat passenger who
has their hands restrained behind their body?
This is not a normal riding position for an occupant. The effectiveness of
the passenger airbag will depend, in part, upon the occupant’s seated
position. It is recommended that the seat should be adjusted as far
rearward as possible for this situation, and that the occupant sit as
upright as possible and be properly safety belted. It is recommended that
such passengers be properly restrained in the rear seat if at all possible.
Can conditions encountered in aggressive pursuit driving
situations (e.g., high speed braking, uneven road surfaces) cause
inadvertent inflation of an airbag that might result in loss of
vehicle control?
No. Aggressive pursuit driving conditions do not fit this criteria. Airbags
are designed to deploy in moderate to major frontal crashes based on the
detection of sudden deceleration by sensors in the vehicle.
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